The International Chocolate Awards is pleased to reveal the winners of the Canadian National Competition, which took place in Vancouver, 16-17 September at the studios of Vancouver Live Sound. Nearly 100 entries were received for this round, with a fantastic selection of local and international flavours submitted.
The International Chocolate Awards is a new competition set up to recognise the best fine quality chocolate from around the world. The awards are designed to reflect international tastes and offer a level playing field for international entries. The judging panel is made up of experts, food journalists and pastry chefs from the host country, overseen by a Grand Jury who travel to each competition.
Prizes
The categories, which range from flavoured bars to filled chocolates to spreads, are designed to reflect the current chocolate industry. Prizes are separated according to category, with just one Gold awarded in each category and a number of Silver awards available.
World finalists have also been indicated, these are products which have achieved a highly commended and will also be invited to enter the judging of the World Final in October 2012 in London, along with the medal winners.
The Winners and World Finalists of the 2012 Canadian National Competition are:
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Bars – Flavoured dark chocolate
World Finalists
Beanpod – Fernie Lavender Bar, 70% Dark infused with Salt Spring Island Lavender
Bars – Flavoured milk chocolate
Overall winners
SILVER: Chocolaterie de la Nouvelle France – Almond, Fleur De Sel & Coconut Mini Bar
World Finalists
Cococo Chocolatiers Inc. – Habanero Sea Salt Thyme And Rosemary Milk Chocolate Bar
Christophe Morel Chocolatier – Salted Caramel And Crumble Gianduja Bar
[line]Filled chocolates – unflavoured dark
Unflavoured dark – Ganaches and truffles
Overall winners
GOLD: Christophe Morel Chocolatier – Palet Or Chuao
Nut based pralines
(No flavour other than nut)
Overall winners
SILVER: Christophe Morel Chocolatier – Hazelnut Praline
[line]Filled chocolates – flavoured dark
Flavoured dark – Ganaches and truffles
Overall winners
GOLD: Beta5 – Olive Oil
SILVER: Beta5 – Banana
SILVER: Gem Chocolates – Berry Blue
World Finalists
Christophe Morel Chocolatier – Green Tea Chanson Du Nord
Flavoured dark – Nut based pralines and gianduja
Overall winners
SILVER: Beta5 – Crispy Praline
Flavoured dark – Caramels
World Finalists
Beta5 – Salted Caramels
Fruit pastes, jellies/gelée, enrobed whole fruits
No awards given
[line]Filled chocolates – milk (flavoured or unflavoured)
Milk – Ganaches and truffles
Overall winners
GOLD: Beta5 – Imperial Stout
SILVER: Christophe Morel Chocolatier – Milk Ganache And Milk Jam
Milk – Nut based pralines and gianduja
Overall winners
GOLD: Christophe Morel Chocolatier – Gianduja
Milk – Caramels
(Iincluding plain caramels)
SILVER: Wendy Boys Chocolates – Vanilla Salt Caramels With Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Crunch
[line]Spreads
Spreads with dark chocolate
No awards given
Spreads with milk chocolate
No awards given
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